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+11 Dude stfu makeIBgreatagain
+11 Fair points. However, I think you missed the gist of what I was saying. 1. In regards to modeling, it doesn't require a $7K course. It requires $150-$400 for really good online courses.  TabernacleHouse
+11 I totally agree and found this quite disappointing as well.  hominem
+11 Lol its a solid mid-tier BB bank. Don’t second guess yourself just because this website decided to make it a new meme alongside DB and Nomura. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 I played poker for a living and it was glorious!  Anonymous Monkey
+11 Can you imagine being a UNHW individual giving Tiger Global your money thinking they're the most sophisticated investors in the world and they give you the same returns as a WSB degenerate Monty Burns
+11 They are still coming from Tigers / Cubs / Grand Cubs / Seeds and from MMs. Anchor
+11 In the Western world, we're not living in a patriarchy, we're living in a matriarchy.  DiscountedStashBlow
+11 A bonus check with the company name on it CRE
+11 Because people are fucking retarded.  PEarbitrage
+11 I'm a big proponent of LMM PE, probably due to having had a great experience. I'm at a ~$500M fund not in NYC. I expect to stay for the long haul. I'll hit on a few different topics to give people a flavor. ParadoxicalFinance
+11 Body count of 100 lmao christ. A key that works on every lock is a valuable key. A lock that opens to any key is a worthless lock. Some people simply belong to the streets. Anonymous Monkey
+11 . thirdfifthbank
+11 350k-400k base + carry as a GP at top firms generally speaking. Associate 2 in VC
+11 Johnny Sins - Global Head of Adult Media & Entertainment Investment Banking at LionTree Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 That's because no one on the street but Greenhill analysts consider Greenhill to be in the same basket of firms as the other EBs. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 Really doubt your friends turned down offers from BX/KKR/APO/H&F/Bain/Silver Lake/Advent/Vista/Thoma Bravo/BDT/Leonard Green/Warburg Pincus/Carlyle/TPG/Clearlake/Etc. Associate 1 in PE - LBOs
+11 GoingToBeAnMD The universe is proof that we are alone and that God exists.   Anonymous Monkey
+11 There's 3 guarantees in life 1. death 2. taxes 3. Drumpfy having a dog shit opinion Patrick Basedman
+11 A lot of value provided by consulting, at least at companies I’ve worked for, is just for an audit trail to validate management decisions. Papertowels
+11 The “Q doesn’t have good exits” statement always makes me laugh. Every recruiter in the world will know Qatalyst, and every MF private equity firm in the world will know Google / Fitbit, SAP / Qualtrics and the like. SlipperyWhenDry
+11 . Investment Analyst in HF - Event
+11 Free speech means people who are your enemy can freely spread rumors, that foreign nations can send agents into your midst to agitate the population and disperse crazy/revolutionary ideas, it means that just as easily as t PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+11 Omfg fuk this site VP in IB - Cov
+11 Great brand, similar to Baird, and are considered among the top in the MM. I know they've seen strong growth over the last 5 or so years. Emphasis on culture is big, and comp is phenomenal (browse the salary data on WSO). DayMan247
+11 Edit: Removing Comments jpc100
+11 If you really think all EB interviews are straight from the guides, you must be really detached from the recruiting process. Analyst 2 in IB-M&A
+11 Eat what mom makes. Calcota
+11 Those guys at Abdiel FUCK real hard  Pizz
+11 Yep good advice. The quantum of savings early on will pale in comparison to your year 5-10 savings and beyond in high finance. VP in IB-M&A
+11 Yes. Associate 2 in PE - LBOs
+11 I'm a bit junior to you, so take this for what it's worth, but I think this is a red flag and I would prepare to move firms in the case my push for change is unsuccessful. JoeyJ
+11 Loads of thoughts here because I did something very similar myself (joined a similar sized fund as a VP out of business school and took a cash pay cut to my pre-MBA job). I’d say the following: CompBanker
+11 Stratty Oakmont used to mix with top tier srats and haze their pledges balls off.. according to the historical documentary Intern in IB-M&A
+11 If your ultimate recommendation is "IB isn't great long-term" most people on WSO already know that (but I don't think it is, given your title). Associate 1 in IB - Cov
+11 Honestly, a buddy of mine in b-school had something similar to this as an end-of-year project idea. You may get shit on for it, but I thought it was fuckin' fantastic. Stonks1990
+11 Couple things:  CollinMcC
+11 It's pretty interesting that there's this assumption that it is common that if you get one complaint you get canned. In fact, that is the least common outcome. DeepLearning
+11 To be honest, I really don't think that's the case. Associate 2 in IB-M&A
+11 If you're willing to sacrifice comp for WLB then go apply for big tech jobs and stop complaining. TheGermanAlps
+11 What's stopping you? bankinthetank
+11 Forreal - what's with all these burnt out IB guys (def smarter than all of us) inquiring about CRE... Go away - our fathers are in RE, we won't be pushed out by you nerds. logisdics
+11 Not trolling, but I am speculating. VP in IB - Gen
+11 Lots of stereotypical advice on here that you would expect from college kids. I'll bite though. Analyst 1 in CorpDev
+11 I have essentially the exact same profile as you OP (1st year VP, 30, and A2A) and arriving at a similar place. VP in IB-M&A
+11 OP as an immigrant myself do not listen to the others who are throwing shade at you for wanting a better life for your kids. i.can.make.it
+11 In my experience, these moans are not meant to make other people uncomfortable. Rather, they are simply a way for your colleague to express himself and channel his best energy. kevskibomb123
+11 bottombucketMD
+11 The fact that you think it is about credentials shows how misguided you are. It isnt about years spent in IBD, MBA status... it is about being nearly 30 and finding love for the first time. Analyst 1 in CorpDev
+11 In what way do you define "smart"? I've noticed that ex- and soon-to-be consultants tend to be extroverted and big talkers, hence may come off as more impressive or smart. JunkyardDawg
+11 The most important aspect will be credit analysis and how to assess a company's debt capacity, knowledge of the yield curve / markets etc is less important as long as you have a sensible view on the market. MidMarketMcLovin
+11 Same. Feels great. Analyst 1 in IB - Cov
+11 -Walking around the office in a heavy shoulder pad dark suit jacket with a billowy white shirt with your initials embroided on the cuffs in the year of our lord 2022 despite the rest of the office (including most the other Associate 3 in IB - Cov
+11 I am sorry for your loss and I can't imagine what you're going through. traderguy123
+11 Will share what little I know about the market in Japan, with the hope that someone who is local to that market corrects me where required and fills in the many gaps. Black Jack
+11 Askhanar Intern in IB - Gen
+11 Hate to be a downer here but the industry is dying bro, automation is going to take those roles.  If you're dead-set on something similar to fast food cashier, have you looked into Deutsche Bank at all? Associate 3 in PE - LBOs
+11 This is more related to the overall topic thread, but also wanted to point out the struggle my dad had gone through as well. DifferentKindaHigh
+11 You don’t. You’ll see how your group/firm culture and lifestyle is once you start working. Either you like it, or you hate it. Analyst 1 in IB-M&A
+11 American_Psycho11 As it is now, Twitter is one of the worst organizations in the world. It's an absolute cesspool. And it has enormous power to control speech. I quit this site because of censorship
+11 lmao if they actually do this to you never talk to them again and fuck with them any opportunity you have (ensuring no or minimal repercussions) Incoming Analyst in AM - Other
+11 just say you're allergic... if anyone gives you shit they are twats and you definitely wouldn't want to work for them anyway Pussy galore
+11 You are preaching to the choir. I think the overpricing is tied to the large population in AM, the medical field, consulting and engineering coupled with a pretty low supply of anything remotely urban. GoodBread
+11 Work in distressed - operating under the life assumption that while laterals to other funds are possible...they are extremely difficult. ke18sb
+11 This sounds as insecurity being compensated with being a professional over-achiever. Anonymous Monkey
+11 Sam if you're reading this, why do you not change? If you get so much shit for your program, why don't you address these grievances head on instead of being so defensive? You're shooting yourself in the foot here. iercurenc
+11 I was about to say this as well. UChicago, Duke, and Cornell are elite and extremely competitive to get into. A better comparison would probably be UCL, LSE, and Imperial in the UK. Intern in IB - Gen
+11 "Perfunctory" New Balance and All Birds have to stop. If you're going to wear sneakers, get yourself a nice pair of Common Projects. Tom Bwady
+11 It can be a rougher transition than people realize and I agree with you that it is not a totally linear skill progression. VP in PE - LBOs
+11 I was making almost the same exact decision two years ago. I made a post about it on WSO too - I actually see it in the related threads lol. LennyPenny
+11 Be a hard ass - I was once an idiot just like you. Disjoint
+11 NotafiredrillYeah but... what does this have to do with my situation ? Anonymous Monkey
+11 No. Impossible. You exist in $70K TC loan asset management purgatory. Sorry. Analyst 2 in RE - Comm
+11 KKR, Bain Capital and Blackstone are PE funds. They do have special situations/internal hedge fund groups, but those are a minor part of their business. theadoor
+11 doesn't matter that much tbh - at the end of the day, it depends on your own intellectual abilities. Associate 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Aww you had to go to Wharton? That's so sad bro... lemme pour one out for you Intern in IB - Cov
+11 Couldn't get a job in the industry..? You realise i haven't actually recruited yet right? TopBoy.-
+11 Would push back on the comments suggesting PJT is better. Sailor123
+11 Right now being a liberal seems to be pro-illegal immigration and calling everything you can racist. https://media.breitbart.com/media/2018/10/NPC-header-1-640x480.jpg</a" alt="npc" /> differentialequations12
+11 quiet period Haven't you been at 3 hedge funds in the last 5 years? Such an asinine comment doesn't deserve a response but I'll give one anyway. sonibubu
+11 This is fun. Usually those born on third base live their whole life thinking they hit a triple, so at least you've got some self awareness now that the rest of your peers lack loud_bathroom
+11 Not saying your view of the world is inaccurate, but you can't get very far in life without genuinely strong relationships and networks of people. Your boy Blue
+11 A guy involved with recruiting at GH restructuring came to my school, and I reached out to him for a coffee chat afterwards. boison
+11 Denying Medical Care... Sorry, you have not recieved the government mandated theraputic, so you cant have a kidney transplant, because...why?  How about a pregnant woman? D.O.U.G.
+11 Can I have british names for $500 please? Turkey Sandwich
+11 Its honestly sad how many socially inept people this board attracts, it makes me feel like we are subtly raising the next elliott roger.  rallyally
+11 "undefined" He said the work wasn't that interesting though as you can pretty much only do minority deals with family owned businesses. Dingdong08
+11 I have been remote since COVID, with a job change. I'm currently able to log on/off whenever I want (so long as to fit meetings/calls and deadlines obviously), and it is absolutely life changing. Associate 1 in RE - Comm
+11 Marry her if you love her and want to spend your life with her. There’s more to life than materialism. [email protected]
+11 Just follow the song dude, follow these 10 simple steps and shape the world to your liking.  PrivateTechquity 🚀🚀🚀
+11 Excuse me sir, this is a Wendy’s  SmackOfHam
+11 Squat rack and sauna Pierogi Equities
+11 Heard Menlo tech was gutted. 8 VP's and 92 MD's were laid off. The admins are pitching clients now. One analyst covers 103 companies. Rumor has it he hasn't slept in weeks. Analyst 1 in IB - Gen
+11 Do you have a therapist or someone else you can blog to about this? Because there isn't a question here and unclear what the point is.  Associate 2 in PE - Other
+11 Appreciate you saying this. Reposting another comment I have made in the past that breaks down what the role of banking is actually like as an analyst for EB’s/ MM’s/ places that are very M&A focused. Associate 2 in PE - Growth
+11 Canada is still a pretty good place to live   >wake up, drink milk from bags >look out window to find car, cant see car because covered in 2 meters of snow Rommel Did Nothing Wrong
+11 Yes, you’re right this is a huge oversight. Why would a consumer brand like Ben and Jerry’s not want their new ‘Rocky Road’ flavour alongside the end result of an interracial gang bang? Analyst 2 in PE - Growth
+11 In the morning, if my face is a little puffy, I'll put on an ice pack while doing my stomach crunches. I can do a thousand now. After I remove the ice pack, I use a deep pore cleanser lotion. monkeyking722
+11 I decided to go to PE for a few reasons: kindheartedconsultant
+11 While I'm sure you'll find some place that doesn't care, most senior bankers use the operative phrase of "learning by osmosis" and value in-person work immensely. And honestly I agree. TheBuellerBanker